What Has Happened to Honor Among Wives in War
Kathleen Norris laments erosion of wifely fidelity during war and cites letters from soldiers in northern France describing divorces and affairs. She argues such betrayals damage morale, warn of ruined homes, and urges courage and old-fashioned fidelity to sustain families and troops.
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Mary
France
Ethel
Truly Bright Refugee Boy Seeks Home In Feasting City
A homeless refugee child named Truly Bright bonds with Lydia Denton amid a feast for a Wong family heir. He presents a bamboo basket of three red eggs and cakes for a newborn son, prompting Lydia to confront her sorrow and consider her duty and future.
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Amah
Coolie
Lydia Denton
Wong
Lydia
Denton
America
Truly Bright
Meat Rationing Shapes 1944 Menus and Recipes
The piece notes lower meat per person in 1944 about 134 pounds, with pork and beef shortages and rationing. It offers practical diet tips and tested recipes such as Lamb Stew with Dumplings, Spicy Meat Loaf, and Baked Trout with Tomato Sauce, urging meat stretching via dumplings, grains, and fish dishes. It highlights using low point cuts and varied proteins to maintain flavor.
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America
Cover and Co
Aiding the Enemy Wives Plea for Divorce Endangers Soldiers
Miss Morris labels disloyal wives as saboteurs wrecking morale of troops and harming the war effort. Thousands of wives write to husbands in service seeking separation. The piece argues marital infidelity harms families and national strength during wartime.
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Miss Morris
Sanitary Dishwashing Tips Warn Against Wet Dish Cloths
Washing dishes does not guarantee cleanliness if the dish cloth stays damp. Scalding removes film that traps bacteria from dish sides. Boiled and sun-dried dish towels and cloths reduce germs. Yellow laundry soap with hot water disinfects. A half teaspoon of concentrated lye in towel boiling water aids whitening and germ kill.
Lynn Says Meat Stretching Tips for Budget Dishes
Meat can be extended with bread crumbs crackers and gravy. Use vegetables like carrots onions potatoes green beans and cabbage in stews roasts and braises. Make surprise meat balls with rice and stretch meat with noodles or pasta sauces for hearty meals.
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